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Monday, July 14, 2014

The Healthiest Sunscreen For Your Kids

Zinc Oxide and seed oil are the safest, most effective natural SPF for
your kids (and adults, too for that matter). Below is a list of scary ingredients in common (the majority) sunscreens. I'd rather not slather that on my little one with a harmful, toxic, chemicals that will do more harm than the sun, thank you very
much.

Oxybenzone – The most commonly used ingredient in
toxic sunscreens. It acts like estrogen, alters sperm count, causes
hormonal disruptions, and linked to endometriosis.

Homosalate – Disrupts estrogen & progesterone production

Octocrylene – High rate of skin allergies

Avobenzone - Linked to cancer

Octisalate – Environmental toxin

Sunscreen is designed to block UV rays. But while it’s at it, it also blocks vitamin D. Low levels of vitamin D can lead to:

Osteoporosis

Arthritis

Autoimmune diseases

Heart disease

Common colds & flu

Skin cancer

Wait….what?!? Low levels of vitamin D can lead to skin cancer. And
sunscreen blocks vitamin D, thus increasing our chances of skin cancer??
That seems a bit counterproductive, doesn’t it?
The best way to get more vitamin D is by taking fermented cod liver oil (FCLO) everyday. Read more about FCLO here and find it here.
In addition to having lots of vitamin D, FCLO is an anti-inflammatory. A
sunburn is inflammation of the skin caused by UV rays. Therefore, FCLO
helps prevent sun damage before it starts. Keep in mind that not all
cod liver oils are made the same. You want fermented, vitamin rich cod liver oil. FCLO is one of the best natural sunscreens you can find.

DIY Natural Sunscreen

Making a nontoxic, DIY, natural sunscreen is easy. Here is a list of
natural sunscreen ingredients that provide sun protection when applied
topically:

Here is a list of essential oils that provide sun protection (note: NEVER use citrus essential oils when you are in the sun. They are photosensitive.):